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solitairegardener.bsky.social
solitaire gardener
@solitairegardener.bsky.social
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I am a no-dig mostly raised bed veg grower who is trying to be as self-sufficient as possible. I'm here to both share and learn in a supportive and positive community. Find me at www.solitairegardener.co.uk
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 2h
Happy birthday, have a lovely day 🎂
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 1d
Little blog about overwintering onions. Again it's more of a beginners guide but hopefully useful for some. Especially if you've never overwintered onions before.

https://solitairegardener.co.uk/2025/10/13/ultimate-guide-to-growing-overwintering-onions/
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 2d
I'm sure the children will love finding them. Such a thoughtful thing to do.
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 2d
First of the overwinter 'Shakespeare' onions in today. All in raised beds, some in one of the veg patches & some in the paddock.
25 in, only another 40 to go 🥴
Bit messy but thought I'd share paddock pics.
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 7d
Happy birthday - enjoy your day 🎉
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 7d
This one is for those who want to keep gardening under perhaps more challenging circumstances. There are tips & hints that hopefully we can all identify with and may be helpful.

https://solitairegardener.co.uk/2025/10/07/accessible-gardening-tips-for-everyone/
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 8d
Must have been ladybird day today. Not sure you can see them properly on this small section of wall. But for a couple of hours there were hundreds of them partying in the sunshine. Now all they need to do is eat my blooming aphids!
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 9d
We call this bit of our property 'weeping angel alley' (Dr. Who ref). The ivy adds to its ominous beauty. All we need now is a stone weeping angel statue at one end 🫣 not sure how the grandchildren would feel about that 😂🤭
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 10d
Sounds like the perfect Sunday.
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 10d
Wow they look yummy.
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 10d
Been waiting ages for this blousy little madam to make an appearance. And good grief is she worth the wait.
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 11d
The weather doesn't matter if the pub is within rolling distance 😂 Enjoy!
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 11d
Wow that looks amazing. What a beautiful gift!
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 14d
The remnants of tonight's big burn up. Only thing missing was a guy & sparklers 🎇 Will use some of the ash to amend the potato patch. See if I can reduce the potato scab next year. She says confidently 🥴
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 15d
Love your gnome!
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 15d
Visit from this little chap today 😊
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 15d
You can never have too many though 😂🤭🫣 impressed with how clean and organised they all are. I find mine all over our property in varying states of disintegration 🥴😂
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 16d
The AI pics of veg always make me laugh. Carrots growing on top of soil & as you described fruit much larger and shiner than it should be. Total agree, natural, even with the odd blemish is always best.
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 16d
I grew some San Marzano this year & they were grand. Very impressed you are so organised for next season!
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 16d
Your patience & persistence is admirable & clearly yielded results! Wish I was as patient with my underperforming veg 🥴
Your sweetcorn looks lush too.
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 16d
This is blog is a bit late, as newer gardeners will need to buy seed and source garlic. But it's not too late to keep planting for both winter veg & an early spring harvest. Hope you like it & please do let me know…

https://solitairegardener.co.uk/2025/09/29/october-gardening-best-crops-to-sow-now/
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 18d
Love Beechgrove!
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 18d
These colder nights mean I can get the hotty out. What bliss. Nothing nicer than warm feet! ❄️
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 18d
They look amazing though!
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solitaire gardener @solitairegardener.bsky.social · 18d
Not my usual veg post, but this is such a beautiful hot lips salvia. So delicately, simple and needs no explanation.
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